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Sodexo General Manager 4 - Food in DURHAM, North Carolina

Role Overview

As a General Manager at Sodexo , you’ll lead daily food service operations for Grifols sites in Durham & Clayton, NC , overseeing full-service cafes and catering. Your expertise will guide budget management, financials, team training, strategic planning, and client relations. You’ll drive success by managing F&B projects, analyzing data, and ensuring operational excellence. With at least 5 years of experience leading food service and catering operations, you’ll thrive in a role where your leadership makes a daily impact on the team and client. Join Sodexo and be part of a dynamic team where you can grow and lead with purpose.

Corporate Services

Sodexo provides our corporate service partners with a diverse range of food services and integrated facilities management possibilities. From restaurants to delivery options, to streamlined operations and cutting-edge technology, Sodexo creates a safe, vibrant, and eco-friendly workplace.

What You'll Do

  • Provide leadership and training to team members, fostering development and excellence.

  • Control unit financials, ensuring budget adherence and cost management.

  • Direct daily food operations, maintaining quality and safety standards.

  • Supervise day-to-day activities, delegating authority and assigning priorities.

  • Monitor and continuously improve operational standards for efficiency and service quality.

  • Establish and maintain a safe work environment while supporting workplace inclusion initiatives.

What We Offer

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs

  • 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions

  • Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

  • Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

What You Bring

  • A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

  • Experience managing both front-of-house and back-of-house teams.

  • Strong financial acumen, including budget creation and management.

  • Experience training, directing, and developing diverse staff.

  • Innovation skills to drive revenue growth and manage costs.

  • Proven track record in customer service, organizational development, and client relations.

  • Expertise in working with and deploying food management systems.

Who We Are

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.If you need assistance with the application process, please completethis form (https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/dbdf3c39f65e4cd49eda84cc599389ab) .

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Minimum Management Experience - 5 years

Minimum Functional Experience - 5 years

Location US-NC-DURHAM

System ID 977463

Category Food Service

Employment Status Full-Time

Posted Range $67300 to $101640

Company : Segment Desc CORPORATE SERVICES SEGMENT (US)

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